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The airwaves are saturated with ads for either conservative Brad Schimel or liberal Susan Crawford.
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Democrats are trying to use it to their advantage.
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Musk painted the judicial race he has pumped more than $20 million into as pivotal for the country.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court election captures attention of Elon Musk as Tesla lawsuit against state could come before judges
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Elon Musk proclaims 'the entire destiny of humanity' rests on Wisconsin court election
Elon Musk held a town hall to push for conservative Brad Schimel's election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court as hundreds protested outside.
Wisconsin judge blocks suit against Musk over $2M Supreme Court race handout; AG appeals
A Wisconsin judge on Saturday declined the state attorney general’s request for an emergency injunction to prevent Elon Musk from paying two voters $1 million for opposing “activist judges” in the upcoming Supreme Court election.
Elon Musk goes all in on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Democrats hope it will mobilize their voters
Elon Musk has thrust himself into the center of a state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin. Democrats are trying to use it to their advantage.
‘He came with two $1 million checks’: Musk’s influence tested in Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown
Elon Musk headlined a town hall for GOP state Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel, calling the race “a super big deal” that could “affect the entire destiny of humanity.” Musk handed out two $1 million checks and vowed “I’m not phoning it in.
Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him
Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group, ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to President Donald Trump's agenda and “the future of civilization.
Elon Musk gives out $1 million payments to Wisconsin voters after state supreme court refused legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
'Not for sale': 400 turn out to protest Elon Musk's town hall in Sunday in downtown Green Bay
On the west side of the KI center, supporters waited to enter the town hall. On the east side, protesters lined the sidewalk.
Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
Speaking at a rally Sunday night, Musk said "we just want judges to be judges", before handing out two $1m (£750,000) cheques to voters who had signed a petition to stop "activis
Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals
The billionaire is deeply involved in the closely-contested Supreme Court race, which has set a record for spending in a judicial election.
Wisconsin Voters See State Supreme Court Race as Referendum on Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.
Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Musk has become a Democratic target and the center of the party's messaging against Schimel. Crawford, who is backed by liberal billionaires including George Soros and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, referred to her opponent in their debate as “Elon Schimel.” Many standing nearby waved signs in protest to Musk.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make final push amid high spending, voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court and his Democratic-backed challenger made a final blitz across the state on Monday, the day before voting concludes in a race where early turnout has surged and spending is nearing $100 million.
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Trump touts Schimel ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
President Trump is promoting the conservative candidate, Judge Brad Schimel, ahead of Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court vote, which is seen as the first test of the second Trump term. “Brad
Wisconsin Republicans back move to limit judicial power to block Trump
Wisconsin Republicans including Sen. Ron Johnson, Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany back efforts to limit federal judges' power to thwart Trump.
Wisconsin Election for Judge Breaks National Record for Spending on a Court Race
More than $80 million has been spent, outpacing the previous high of $56 million. It’s expected to reach $100 million.
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